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Preparing for Transit
In preparation, Master Oscar and his crew conducted meticulous checks on the rig’s components, ensuring that everything was in place to withstand three months at sea. The crew understood the high stakes; even the slightest failure could lead to catastrophic consequences for both the rig and those on board.
Utilizing a special towing configuration, the West Bolster would be pulled by the ALP Striker, a powerful tugboat specifically equipped for this demanding task. The nature of the rig's propulsion system made it impossible to use a conventional semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel, as that could damage the rig's thrusters.